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Here is a unique and innovative game which will help your charges learn the important skill of proofreading and editing their own writing. The class is divided up into groups, and each group uses actual samples of writing from students in the other groups as part of the game. The game is explained quite clearly, and there is a game board embedded in the plan as well.

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editing, Writing

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writing skills, editing process, writing game, english language arts
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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